Grilled Shellfish Recipe Favorites

Infuse fresh mussels and clams with the sweet, smoky flavor of applewood chips for a tantalizingly unique grilled seafood dinner. A white wine sauce reduction featuring clam juice and reserved liquor turns this dish into a truly extraordinary entrée. Serve with grilled bread and a mixed green salad.

Be sure to soak the wood chips in water before adding them to the grill so they'll smolder with flavorful smoke as the shellfish steam. We like the subtle, almost sweet flavor of applewood, though you can try hickory for a more assertive taste. If using a gas grill, place wood chips inside a small disposable aluminum pan; cover with foil, and perforate the foil. Place the container on the cooking grate with the Dutch oven in step 3.